Turn Google+ into Facebook with Google Plus Theme
by Haris on July 2, 2011
in Google, Social Networks, Tips and Tricks
Google+ launched a few days back, and since then everyone has been comparing the new social network with Facebook. Well, of course, now there are some Google+ fans, and some still like Facebook and might don’t want to move away from there.
But for those, who love both ,and would love to see Facebook-ish interface on Google+ (Plus), we’ll here is an amazing theme for you to enjoy for Google+. Screenshot above.
How to Disable Push Notifications for Google Plus
by Haris on July 1, 2011
in Google, Social Networks, Tips and Tricks
Google+ pushes out notifications to your mobile devices through push notifications on Android and iPhone. Of course, they are very useful and eat a lot less battery than a service running in the background eating most of your batter.
Push Notifications for Google+ can get annoying sometimes, specially if you have a lot of activity going on in your account. How to disable push notifications? Read below.
How to Turn Off New Look in Google Calendar
by Haris on July 1, 2011
in Google, Tips and Tricks
Google Calendar has just rolled out the new interface and have given a facelift to their classic old look. Just like all the other Google apps and services getting an interface update, Calendar is no different. The concept behind the new look is the same: focus, elasticity, effortlessness.
The changes don’t stop here. According to Google, this is just the first in the series of changes they will be making in their products.
How to Add Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo!, LinkedIn, Flickr, Hotmail Accounts to Google Profile
by Haris on July 1, 2011
in Google, Social Networks, Tips and Tricks
The launch of Google+ has brought updates and changes to many of other Google services as well. Google Profiles in one such service. Google Profiles already got a facelift a few weeks back, but that was all part of the bigger picture – the Google+ project.
You can now add to connect your Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo!, LinkedIn, Flickr, Hotmail with Google Profile. How to do that? Continue reading after the jump.
How to Backup Call Logs on Android Phone
by Haris on July 1, 2011
in Android, Mobile Apps, Tips and Tricks
Google allow Android users to backup their apps, settings, passwords om their Google account and it restores everything back to how it was when you do a full reset of your phone. However, it never backups up your call logs. To most of you, this may not seems of any importance, but for some, it does.
Android keeps a record of your last 500 calls. There is an app available on the Android Market to help backup and restore your call logs on another phone or after a full reset.
How to Install Third-Party Apps on Android Phone
by Haris on June 27, 2011
in Android, Tips and Tricks
One way to install apps on an Android phone is through the Android Market, but what if you have an APK file and want to install that manually? Android allows you to install third-party apps on your phone, but with a little option that you have to check in Settings.
This is a very basic Android tip, but after going through various Android forums and discussions boards, I found out that many new Android users have no idea of these small tips and trick which, according to us, are a must-do steps after a new or a full reset of an Android phone. I have decided to share basic tips/tricks as well. Now, coming back to the topic.
Disable Addon Compatibility Check in Firefox 7.0a1 Nightly Build
by Haris on June 22, 2011
in Firefox, Tips and Tricks
.Firefox 7.0 Alpha 1 (nightly build) is now available for download for Windows, Mac and Linux. You can download the latest build as the Mozilla team works on it and regularly updates the nightly build daily. Firefox 5.0 was also just released yesterday for download.
Those of you trying to use Firefox 7.0a1 will be facing an issue that none of your Firefox addons would be working in this browser due to compatibility issues and you will have to hack your way through so that Firefox 7.0 doesn’t check for extension updates and disables them.
Root Samsung Galaxy S II with One Click – S2 Root
by Haris on June 21, 2011
in Android, Tips and Tricks
Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most powerful Android phones available right now and is certainly the best one out there if you have been looking for a new Android-powered phone. There are different ways to root the Samsung Galaxy S II, but the easiest one is now available – S2 One-Click Root for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
All the credit for this amazing software goes to “lyriquidperfection” from XDA-Developers. You can now root Samsung Galaxy S II with just one-click, all thanks to S2 Root.
Upload Photos to TwitPic from Android Phones with Picture Tweeter
by Haris on June 14, 2011
in Android, Mobile Apps, Tips and Tricks
There are a number of Twitter clients available that allow you to upload photos directly to TwitPic and other Twitter photo-hosting services, but what if you don’t want to upload using a Twitter client?
Picture Tweeter does that job. It is a separate Android app that provides a very simple interface to upload photos to TwitPic and publish them on your Twitter profile with a tweet.
